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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892.35, 1,230.21 and 560.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892.35, 1,230.21 and 560.61 is: 772.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892.35 : 1,230.21 = 560.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892.35/1,230.21 = 560.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892.35x = 1,230.21 × 560.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892.35x = 689,668.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,668.03/892.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.87

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